Administration · Circular 31 of 2026

Assistant Director: Work-study/organisational Design

Government Communications and Information System

Overview

Assistant Director: Work-study/organisational Design at Government Communications and Information System in Pretoria.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management /Administration/Operations Management / Management Services/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management or related equivalent qualification.
  • At least three (3) years’ relevant experience which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7), eight (8) or equivalent supervisory level in Organisational Design, Job Evaluation, Organisational Development in the public sector, private sector or both.
  • Key Requirements: In-depth knowledge of organisational design principles, job analysis, and job evaluation (including the Equate system).
  • Proven experience in managing organisational design and job evaluation processes.
  • Strong understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislative frameworks.
  • Experience in developing and aligning job descriptions and organisational structures.
  • Proficiency in business process mapping, research, and benchmarking.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, policy development, and report writing skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership, people management, and project management abilities.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office) and knowledge of the PERSAL system.
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Job Evaluation system – Compensate.
  • Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime and travel when required.

Duties

  • Manage organisational structure development and alignment: Manage the development and implementation of organisational structure aligned to Departmental strategies.
  • Conduct structural design investigations and job analysis, including coordinating research performed by internal analysts and external service providers.
  • Ensure alignment of organisational structure development to the Organisational Design Toolkit and directives issued.
  • Facilitate the mapping of organisational processes and maintenance of the organisational process database.
  • Facilitate benchmarking and feasibility studies to ensure structures remain relevant and efficient.
  • Manage organisational design and related assessment projects, including logistics.
  • Manage the compilation of job descriptions: Manage the development, timely review, and updating of job descriptions in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure the completeness of job descriptions for the Department.
  • Maintain the Departmental job description database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
  • Manage the job evaluation process: Ensure adherence to established job evaluation policies, directives and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate the creation of awareness and promotion of job evaluation processes within the Department.
  • Facilitate job evaluation interviews, ensuring proper representation and accurate job capturing on the Job Evaluation system.
  • Develop and implement organisational design policies and strategies that support a high-performing organisation.
  • Conduct workshops to create awareness on Organisational Design interventions.
  • Ensure skills transfer.
  • Facilitate a benchmarking exercise where necessary.
  • Oversee quality assurance processes before presentation to job evaluation panels.
  • Manage accurate and timely presentations of job evaluation panels.
  • Administration and Reporting: Facilitate the development and review of the Job Evaluation Policy.
  • Manage the accurate capturing of organisational design and job evaluation data for Departmental reporting.
  • Coordinate logistical arrangements for job evaluation panels and interviews, ensuring accurate documentation, inclusive of minutes and record-keeping.
  • Facilitate submission compilation and monitor the approval of the recommendations.
  • Coordinate the appointment and training of Job Analysis and panel members.
  • Manage enquiries related to organisational design and job evaluation.
  • Produce organisational design and job evaluation reports, inclusive of statistical data.
  • Conduct awareness workshops and educate employees on organisational design, job description compliance, and other relevant topics through various communication channels including workshops and newsflashes.
  • Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within Departmental Branches and external stakeholders regarding organisational structure, design, job descriptions and job evaluation.
  • Facilitate consistent communication and engagement with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for organisational design initiatives.
  • Represent the Department at National organisational design structures.
  • Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.

How to apply

Applicants must submit their applications via the link http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za or hand deliver applications to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria. FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Kgopyane

Enquiries: Mr P Kwerane Tel No: (012) 473 0407

Notes

This post will be filled with a suitably qualified candidate whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. Suitably qualified People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race or Gender. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Failure to submit an application on the new prescribed Z83 form will lead to disqualification. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae. Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top-secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), for your personal information which you provide to the Government Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act. OTHER POSTS

Post 31/26, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Government Communications and Information System by 11 September 2026, quoting reference 3/1/5/1-26/17 Directorate: Human Resource Management. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R487 197 p/a · Level 9
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
3/1/5/1-26/17 Directorate: Human Resource Management
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.